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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Full time 37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
331-8242687-UHMB
Employer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Lanaster Infirmary
Town
Lancaster
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 Per annum Pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust logo

Nursing Associate Dermatology

NHS AfC: Band 4

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

 


Job overview

Is your passion to provide excellent patient centred care?  Are you career minded with drive and enthusiasm?  Do you enjoy playing a key role within the multidisciplinary team in an ever-advancing speciality?  If you answer yes, then we're looking for you to join us at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Nurses to join our dynamic Dermatology Team working cross bay. 

This is a developing service, and we are searching for motivated and enthusiastic individuals. Ideally you would have a background in Dermatology however we welcome applications from any interested candidates. 

We are looking for Registered Nursing Associates who deliver compassionate, professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence-based nursing care by working within a multidisciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs based care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. 

 

Main duties of the job

We strive to achieve the best possible outcomes and experiences for our patients and for our staff and we are seeking nurses with those same qualities to continue to deliver the great care that we strive to provide every day. 

You will be based at RLI but will be required at times to travel across bay. You will be trained to carry out Nurse Led Clinics such as phototherapy and day care and will be involved in the development of the Dermatology service across the Morecambe Bay area.  

There are opportunities to develop your confidence and your clinical skills in a supportive environment, to building and extend your existing managerial and clinical knowledge. 

We are committed to continuing professional development of our staff and as part of our Dermatology Team, you will have many opportunities to develop. 

 The post holder will deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.  They will work towards being able to run their own clinics and work independently. Work closely with the medical team and Clinical Nurse Specialists, also contributing to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students. The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care.  

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. 

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. 

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. 

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. 

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered with NMC
  • Holds approved training programme qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with in a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Good computer skills
  • Previous health care experience
  • Able to work independantly

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNHS Pastoral CareStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into health

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Faye Vereker
Job title
Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01524 516303
Additional information

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